as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
Beyond personal metrics, every city requires its own database to track local reality.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Deputies said Bolanos' DNA was collected and entered in law enforcement databases.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Kansas City has recorded 51 homicides so far in 2026, according to a database kept by The Star.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Dawkins’ deal ranked 15th among the 16 Big 12 men’s basketball coaches, according to the USA Today coaches database for last season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Deputies said Bolanos' DNA was collected and entered in law enforcement databases.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Kansas City has recorded 51 homicides so far in 2026, according to a database kept by The Star.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Dawkins’ deal ranked 15th among the 16 Big 12 men’s basketball coaches, according to the USA Today coaches database for last season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
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Investigators asked anyone with information about the attack to contact Escondido police at (760) 839-4722.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Scottsbluff Police Department for more information.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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